Raquel Zelaya

Program Assistant at Inland Empire Waterkeeper

raquel@iewaterkeeper.org

Raquel has lived in San Bernardino County all her life and has always had a passion for her community and the outdoors. She received her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Educational Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara in June of 2021. While attending UC Santa Barbara, she volunteered in various programs, including one where she took a trip to San Antonio, Texas to help organizations dedicated to assisting the vulnerable immigrant community. As a Program Assistant at Inland Empire Waterkeeper, she will be coordinating and facilitating the Education and River Cleanup Programs.

In her free time, Raquel loves going on beach trips, hiking, and exploring nature with her dog, Rio.